press release

PRESS RELEASE November 11-2003 NEW U.S.
Vehicle Preview


Detroit Cross Lander would like to welcome you to an exclusive viewing
of the 2004 Cross Lander which will be before the Detroit Auto Show.
This stop on a multi-state tour will be a chance for the competition
to touch and smell the new "highly anticipated" SUV which will feature
top parts from Eaton, Ford and will feature a price tag under $
20,000.00 (the show model will be similar to the actual model however
slight length modifications have been done in the production model to
provide better seating and leg-room.

UPDATE
The Vehicle to be shown will be similar to U.S. Spec. This vehicle
however features a Diesel engine not the 4.0 Ford Manufacture Engine,
and has been used heavily in this World Show!

Unfortunately no test drives will be permitted, however the vehicle
will be available for full inspection and we await a "Pre-North
American Auto Show" vehicle which we will also make available to the
PRESS as time grows near.

VIEWING DATE CHANGE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25th APPROX. 9 A.M.

This exclusive viewing will be Tuesday November 25th (the time of
arrival is yet to be announced since the driver will be driving the
actual vehicle to our location, the vehicle which will mirror the real
vehicle that arrives here in 2004 will be at our location for 2-3
hours and be available to inspect.


14444 East 8 Mile, Detroit MI 48205 (Near Gratiot)

Further information can be obtained by visiting our website at
www.btautosales.com or www.crosslanders.net factory information is
available at www.crosslander4x4.com

Or by calling Tom Raspotnik at 313-372-2522 or E-mail

..

Okay, so this is off topic, but lets say i wanted to pull my bass boat
with this....has anyone heard much about this?

I know it's based on the Romanian Auto design --- I've never thought of
Romania when it comes to SUV's, but hey, maybe they know something...

A diesel is interesting -- but this thing looks like an old land rover?

Anyone?



TOS wrote:
PRESS RELEASE November 11-2003 NEW U.S.
Vehicle Preview


Detroit Cross Lander would like to welcome you to an exclusive viewing
of the 2004 Cross Lander which will be before the Detroit Auto Show.
This stop on a multi-state tour will be a chance for the competition
to touch and smell the new "highly anticipated" SUV which will feature
top parts from Eaton, Ford and will feature a price tag under $
20,000.00 (the show model will be similar to the actual model however
slight length modifications have been done in the production model to
provide better seating and leg-room.

UPDATE
The Vehicle to be shown will be similar to U.S. Spec. This vehicle
however features a Diesel engine not the 4.0 Ford Manufacture Engine,
and has been used heavily in this World Show!

Unfortunately no test drives will be permitted, however the vehicle
will be available for full inspection and we await a "Pre-North
American Auto Show" vehicle which we will also make available to the
PRESS as time grows near.

VIEWING DATE CHANGE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25th APPROX. 9 A.M.

This exclusive viewing will be Tuesday November 25th (the time of
arrival is yet to be announced since the driver will be driving the
actual vehicle to our location, the vehicle which will mirror the real
vehicle that arrives here in 2004 will be at our location for 2-3
hours and be available to inspect.


14444 East 8 Mile, Detroit MI 48205 (Near Gratiot)

Further information can be obtained by visiting our website at
www.btautosales.com or www.crosslanders.net factory information is
available at www.crosslander4x4.com

Or by calling Tom Raspotnik at 313-372-2522 or E-mail

.

"Fritz Nordengren" wrote in message news:KTusb.181970$Tr4.505949@attbi_s03...
Okay, so this is off topic, but lets say i wanted to pull my bass boat
with this....has anyone heard much about this?

I know it's based on the Romanian Auto design --- I've never thought of
Romania when it comes to SUV's, but hey, maybe they know something...

A diesel is interesting -- but this thing looks like an old land rover?

Anyone?
I went to the site. It's an interesting looking little bugger, but I'm disappointed in the specs.
A couple hundred horsepower/torque? That's it??? And all it gets for mileage is 17/22? My truck
has 300 hp, 524 lbft torque and I'm getting the same mileage! I'd have to drive one before totally
writing it off, but I'm getting the same mileage, have more room, can tow 6 tons or carry a 3/4 ton
load.

If you're looking for an small to mid-sized SUV with similar mileage, look at the Chevy Trailblazer.
A friend of mine bought one, gets BETTER mileage and it's rated to tow heavier loads. He got his at
a price just slightly higher than what the press release says.
--
Steve
OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

I don't think the diesel would be available here because of emissions.
Same reason 1/2 ton pickups, etc don't have diesels here.
Bill

"Fritz Nordengren" wrote in message
news:KTusb.181970$Tr4.505949@attbi_s03...
Okay, so this is off topic, but lets say i wanted to pull my bass boat
with this....has anyone heard much about this?

I know it's based on the Romanian Auto design --- I've never thought of
Romania when it comes to SUV's, but hey, maybe they know something...

A diesel is interesting -- but this thing looks like an old land rover?

Anyone?



TOS wrote:
PRESS RELEASE November 11-2003 NEW U.S.
Vehicle Preview


Detroit Cross Lander would like to welcome you to an exclusive viewing
of the 2004 Cross Lander which will be before the Detroit Auto Show.
This stop on a multi-state tour will be a chance for the competition
to touch and smell the new "highly anticipated" SUV which will feature
top parts from Eaton, Ford and will feature a price tag under $
20,000.00 (the show model will be similar to the actual model however
slight length modifications have been done in the production model to
provide better seating and leg-room.

UPDATE
The Vehicle to be shown will be similar to U.S. Spec. This vehicle
however features a Diesel engine not the 4.0 Ford Manufacture Engine,
and has been used heavily in this World Show!

Unfortunately no test drives will be permitted, however the vehicle
will be available for full inspection and we await a "Pre-North
American Auto Show" vehicle which we will also make available to the
PRESS as time grows near.

VIEWING DATE CHANGE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25th APPROX. 9 A.M.

This exclusive viewing will be Tuesday November 25th (the time of
arrival is yet to be announced since the driver will be driving the
actual vehicle to our location, the vehicle which will mirror the real
vehicle that arrives here in 2004 will be at our location for 2-3
hours and be available to inspect.


14444 East 8 Mile, Detroit MI 48205 (Near Gratiot)

Further information can be obtained by visiting our website at
www.btautosales.com or www.crosslanders.net factory information is
available at www.crosslander4x4.com

Or by calling Tom Raspotnik at 313-372-2522 or E-mail

.

No test drives?
Usless waste of time just to look at a piece of jubk!
"TOS" wrote in message
om...
PRESS RELEASE November 11-2003 NEW U.S.
Vehicle Preview


Detroit Cross Lander would like to welcome you to an exclusive viewing
of the 2004 Cross Lander which will be before the Detroit Auto Show.
This stop on a multi-state tour will be a chance for the competition
to touch and smell the new "highly anticipated" SUV which will feature
top parts from Eaton, Ford and will feature a price tag under $
20,000.00 (the show model will be similar to the actual model however
slight length modifications have been done in the production model to
provide better seating and leg-room.

UPDATE
The Vehicle to be shown will be similar to U.S. Spec. This vehicle
however features a Diesel engine not the 4.0 Ford Manufacture Engine,
and has been used heavily in this World Show!

Unfortunately no test drives will be permitted, however the vehicle
will be available for full inspection and we await a "Pre-North
American Auto Show" vehicle which we will also make available to the
PRESS as time grows near.

VIEWING DATE CHANGE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25th APPROX. 9 A.M.

This exclusive viewing will be Tuesday November 25th (the time of
arrival is yet to be announced since the driver will be driving the
actual vehicle to our location, the vehicle which will mirror the real
vehicle that arrives here in 2004 will be at our location for 2-3
hours and be available to inspect.


14444 East 8 Mile, Detroit MI 48205 (Near Gratiot)

Further information can be obtained by visiting our website at
www.btautosales.com or www.crosslanders.net factory information is
available at www.crosslander4x4.com

Or by calling Tom Raspotnik at 313-372-2522 or E-mail

.

"Paul" wrote in message .. .
No test drives?
Usless waste of time just to look at a piece of jubk!

Yeah, I hate it when I can't test drive a piece of jubk!
--
Steve
OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

I was impressed with the VW Toureg write up in a recent issue of Trailer
Boating magazine. I mean its a dinky SUV, but they tested it with a 6600lb
boat and trailer. Wow. Thats a lot more than I would have tried to put
behind it. Of course the gas milage sucked when towing at aroung 9 MPG.

The neatest thing about it was the automatic self leveling suspension.
Didn't Porsche do that with the 959 all wheel drive back in 1983?






"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message
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"Fritz Nordengren" wrote in message
news:KTusb.181970$Tr4.505949@attbi_s03...
Okay, so this is off topic, but lets say i wanted to pull my bass boat
with this....has anyone heard much about this?

I know it's based on the Romanian Auto design --- I've never thought of
Romania when it comes to SUV's, but hey, maybe they know something...

A diesel is interesting -- but this thing looks like an old land rover?

Anyone?
I went to the site. It's an interesting looking little bugger, but I'm
disappointed in the specs.
A couple hundred horsepower/torque? That's it??? And all it gets for
mileage is 17/22? My truck
has 300 hp, 524 lbft torque and I'm getting the same mileage! I'd have to
drive one before totally
writing it off, but I'm getting the same mileage, have more room, can tow
6 tons or carry a 3/4 ton
load.

If you're looking for an small to mid-sized SUV with similar mileage, look
at the Chevy Trailblazer.
A friend of mine bought one, gets BETTER mileage and it's rated to tow
heavier loads. He got his at
a price just slightly higher than what the press release says.
--
Steve
OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

I just got rid of my last piece of jubk! I sent it to the jubk yardk : )
"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message
...

"Paul" wrote in message
.. .
No test drives?
Usless waste of time just to look at a piece of jubk!

Yeah, I hate it when I can't test drive a piece of jubk!
--
Steve
OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com